SW3 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5HS

SW3 5HS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 303 crimes and a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5HS, encompassing approximately 4810 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 5HS area, explore the SW3 5HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 5HS area, visit the SW3 5HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SW3 5HS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 8
  • A3217 with total crimes: 6
  • Bramerton Street with total crimes: 5

SW3 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.12-45.45%
Other theft112.49175.00%
Vehicle crime92.2950.00%
Theft from the person71.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4666.67%
Burglary41.040.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.8522.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.57-45.45%
Theft from the person61.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.25-40.00%
Burglary41.25100.00%
Other theft40.83-60.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.741000.00%
Other theft102.290.00%
Vehicle crime102.080.00%
Bicycle theft62.080.00%
Theft from the person61.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.76-15.79%
Vehicle crime153.33114.29%
Violence and sexual offences123.12-29.41%
Other theft82.49-33.33%
Shoplifting51.66400.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Theft from the person20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.0435.71%
Violence and sexual offences173.95-10.53%
Other theft123.530.00%
Vehicle crime72.49-74.07%
Public order61.4650.00%
Burglary61.2550.00%
Theft from the person51.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2718.2958.82%
Violence and sexual offences195.6158.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.9555.56%
Other theft122.9120.00%
Burglary42.490.00%
Public order40.83100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1713.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.530.00%
Other theft102.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.080.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202418
January 202416
December 202319
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202411
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 5HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beaufort Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. King'S Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Anhalt Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Paultons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Milman'S Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Moravian Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1